Melanie Allen, Author at Partners in Fire

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Why is Capitalism Today so Much Worse than the System from 20 Years Ago

As kids, many of us learned that capitalism is the most superior economic system ever developed. Schools bombarded us with the message, but it also … Read more

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19 Tips for Getting a Great Deal When Buying a New Car

When negotiating a deal, whether purchasing a car, furniture, or a house, most people get the short end of the stick. Even professional salespeople get … Read more

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15 Sneaky ADHD Symptoms No One Ever Tells You About

Many people suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in silence because they don’t recognize their symptoms in most “you might have ADHD if” articles. … Read more

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14 Everyday Items Becoming Obsolete Before Our Very Eyes

In a world of rapidly changing technology, things become obsolete in seconds. Here are some of the most concerning things that won’t matter soon. Our … Read more

America’s “Land of the Free” Slogan Comes with Giant Asterisk

America is the land of the free…if you’re wealthy. America is the best country to live in if you’re rich and powerful, but it’s not … Read more

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Secret Millionaire Habits – 17 Behaviors of the Wealthy You Can Use To Get Rich

Millionaires lead very different lives from us normal folk. Discover 17 secret millionaire habits the wealthy use to grow and preserve wealth. The good news? … Read more

15 Products that Fly off the Shelves Despite Not Working as Advertised

People love hype. They’ll continue to buy things that don’t work, hoping the placebo effect will kick in and make it work for them. How … Read more

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10 Hollywood Romance Tropes That Would Be Terrifying in Real Life

Hollywood has a long history of romanticizing toxic behaviors, but these magical movie moments would be horrifying if they happened in real life. Discover the … Read more

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What America Must Learn from South Korea’s 4B Movement

Korean women started a movement; if Americans were smart, they’d pay attention. What is the 4B Movement? The 4B movement is a Korean feminist movement. … Read more

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Stop Being Boring! 10 Dull Behaviors That Drive People Crazy

Are you boring? While scrolling through my favorite sub of Reddit, R/Askreddit, I came across a thread asking users to describe behaviors that make people … Read more